• Barcelona
  • English
  • From 18,500€ to 25,650€
  • 1-year or 2-year track, depending on your academic background

  • 1-year track: 90
    2-year track: 150
  • Full Time
  • Once a year in October
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MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics

Become a financial leader who drives profit and positive impact.  The MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics at TBS Education Barcelona is designed for a new generation of controllers and auditors.  This program merges corporate finance with ESG principles and cutting-edge Data Analytics, preparing you for the CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate.

Key information

  • Campus: Barcelona
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Degrees:
    Official master’s degree or private degree.
  • Duration: 1-year or 2-year track, depending on your academic background
  • ECTS:
    1-year track: 90
    2-year track: 150
  • Cost: From 18,500€ to 25,650€
  • Formation pace: Full Time

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ADVANCED DATA SKILLS

Move beyond Excel. Master programming languages like Python, R, and PowerBI to automate reporting and analyze complex financial datasets.

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE EXPERTISE

Stand out in the job market with a curriculum focused on ESG investing, green bonds, and preparation for the CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate.

STRONG CAREER OUTLOOK

Boost your employability in a high-growth sector. Graduates secure roles in Big 4 firms and banks. (87% of MSc students secure a job within 4 months).

About this MSc

The financial sector is undergoing a paradigm shift. Investors and companies now require professionals who can analyze complex financial data while navigating sustainability regulations.

Based in Barcelona, this Master equips you with the tools to lead this transformation. You will learn to use Artificial Intelligence and Big Data to audit accounts, manage risks, and create sustainable value for multinational organizations.

 

This program is ideal for:

  •  • Finance & Economics Grads aiming for Green Finance.

  •  • STEM Profiles applying data skills to finance.

  •  • Aspiring Controllers looking to future-proof their careers.

By joining the MSc program, students obtain a “DiplĂ´me d’Etudes SupĂ©rieures en Management StratĂ©gique International”, a degree approved by France’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research.

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Diego RAVENDA

Dr. Marc Andrés Carcasona. 

Visiting researcher at MIT & Finance Lecturer.

 

Dr. Joanna Pousset. 

Professor of Finance & Governance at TBS Education.

 

Pablo Hernandez.

Expert in AI & Data Science (UPC/La Salle).

 

Dr. Wafa Khlif.

Professor of Accounting & Management Control.

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Key Features

Unlike diverse finance masters that focus on trading or stock markets, we prepare you to manage the financial health and sustainability strategy of real companies.

Don’t be intimidated by “Data Analytics.” No prior coding experience is needed. You will start from scratch and gain hands-on skills in Business Analytics, Python, R, and AI tools applied specifically to finance contexts.

Whether you have a degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering, our curriculum is designed to bring everyone up to speed. Some knowledge of accounting is helpful, but not mandatory, as the program includes dedicated modules to build your financial analysis skills from the ground up.

Data is the new currency of finance. You will learn how Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are revolutionizing the industry, mastering the techniques needed to drive strategic financial decisions in today’s data-driven business landscape.

Gain a competitive edge. The program includes a specific module to prepare you for the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. We even offer scholarships to cover the exam costs for top-performing students.

We are a Business School, not an Engineering faculty. Our focus is on real-world application, management, and strategic decision-making. You will learn to use technology as a manager to solve business problems, not as a software engineer.

Join a recognized program of excellence

With these accreditations, we ensure not only the international recognition of our diplomas, but also the quality of our programs and the employability of our graduates!

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British distinction for management programs

aacsb

American Reference for Academic Excellence

Efmd Global Equis Accredited

European stand supported by EFMD

YOUR MSc JOURNEY

The TBS Education Master of Science programs can be completed in one or two years, depending on your academic background and professional experience.
Students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree usually enter the 2-year track (International Pre-Master + MSc program), while students with a 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience can join the 1-year MSc program directly.

The International Pre-Master is a gateway to a Master of Science for students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS).

 

This year allows you to fit your studies around your professional or personal commitments. You’ll gain a solid foundation in management, finance, marketing, human resources, strategy, business analytics, and languages essential to your future career.

 

TERM 1

September to December

A core curriculum semester during which students will follow synchronous and asynchronous online courses.

TERM 2

January to April

An on-campus term that includes elective courses and an International Seminar.

Year 2 enables you to obtain a recognized master’s degree. It is open to students with a 4-year bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS) and/or who have completed Year 1.

 

This year enables you to specialize in a specific sector by choosing one of the 17 MSc programs available. It also allows you to gain valuable professional experience through a curricular 6-month internship. 

 

 

Term 1 & 2

October to April

The first two terms consist of specialized courses within the MSc program you chose.

Professional Expertise
Soft Skills Certificate
Company Consulting Mission

Term 3

6-month internship
Master dissertation

Program details

International corporate accounting, business and financial statement analysis, financial modelling.

 

Management accounting for sustainability, natural capital accounting, accounting information systems.

 

Python programming, quantitative data analysis with R, introduction to AI for finance.

 

Applied AI for finance using Python, Strategic performance management, performance evaluation and corporate failure.

 

Research Proposal Design & Writing

Mergers, acquisition and private equity, capital structure and sustainable firm value, ESG investing.

 

 

Cash management, risk management and sustainable return, operational auditing.

International corporate governance, boards duties and business ethics, sustainability and integrated reporting.

Qualitative research in sustainable accounting and finance, quantitative research in sustainable accounting and finance, research proposal design and writing.

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Keys career outcomes

  •  • ESG Analyst / Consultant
  •  • Financial Controller
  •  • Internal Auditor
  •  • Risk Manager
  •  • Sustainable Investment Manager
  •  • Financial Data Analyst
  •  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
  •  • Flow Manager

Testimonials

OUAZZANI Zaki

Alumni of TBS

I chose TBS because I wanted to study for an MSc abroad and related to finance. I find it very interesting and I enjoy studying it, as it is quite open and opens doors to very interesting careers.

Discover Barcelona: Innovation & Lifestyle

Studying in Barcelona is a unique experience. At the cutting edge of innovation, the city is renowned worldwide as a leading international start-up hub.

Thanks to its multicultural, forward-looking environment, Barcelona is also an excellent place to do business internationally. In fact, it is one of the top 10 cities in the world for investment, according to the KPMG Global Cities Investment Monitor 2021.

Every year, Barcelona hosts world-renowned international events such as the Mobile World Congress, Alimentaria, Primavera Sound, and Sonar.

Moreover, Catalonia is home to prestigious local companies that have become globally successful: Codorniu, Freixenet, Puig, Torres, Tous, and many more.

With over 215,000 students, Barcelona has Spain’s second-largest student population, making it an exciting, vibrant space where you never know what the next big opportunity will come around the corner.

A truly international experience

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Application & fees

Applicants must hold

2-year MSc program (official degree)

3-year bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) OR
2-year degree (120 ECTS)
with 3 years of professional experience.

1-year MSc program (official degree)

4-year bachelor's degree (240 ECTS) OR
3-year bachelor's degree (180 ECTS)
with 3 years of professional Experience.

1-year MSc program (private degree)

3-year bachelor's degree (180 ECTS)

English Language requirements

Applicants who are native English speakers or have completed their bachelor's degree entirely in English are exempt from language testing. All others must submit one of the following:

• TBS English Test: B2 (free of charge)
• IELTS: 6
• TOEIC: 750
• TOEFL: 70
• Cambridge English First or Preliminary (160)
• Duolingo: 110

Application documents

• University degree certificate
• Academic transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• Recommendation letter (optional)
• Official English certificate*
• Passport scanned copy
• Passport-size photo

*if you didn’t complete your bachelor’s degree 100% in English or if you are not a native English speaker.

Access the online application form.

Upload the required application documents.

Pay the application fee.

Have an admission interview.

Wait for the resolution & pay your place reservation fee.

Application fee: 100€ (non-refundable)

 

Tuition fee:

For holders of a 3-year bachelor’s degree:

• 25,650€ for the 2-year track (official degree)

• 18,500€ for the 1-year track (private degree with Online Preparatory Program)

 

For holders of a 4-year bachelor’s degree:

• 19,500€ for the 1-year track (official degree)

 

Academic well-being is at the heart of TBS Education and our student-centered approach. The TBS Education International Student Office (ISO) understands that moving abroad can be challenging. That’s why the International Student Office is here to support international students, providing practical assistance to help them settle and integrate into the country.


We work alongside the academic programs, providing practical assistance to prospective and current international students. Working continuously with partners and service providers, ISO answers student inquiries and alleviates the administrative burden and stress for our students. Any international student can benefit from our services, including full-time students and those joining our program as part of a university exchange.

 

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FAQ

The MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics is designed to train a new generation of financial professionals who can merge traditional corporate finance with ESG principles and data analytics. The program equips students to manage financial performance while driving positive social and environmental impact, combining technical finance skills with sustainability frameworks increasingly demanded by regulators and investors. Students learn to build financial models, assess risk, and interpret large datasets through an ESG lens, preparing them for roles in green finance, auditing, and financial controlling within companies, banks, and consulting firms committed to responsible, data-driven decision-making.

Sustainability and data analytics have become central to financial decision-making, as companies face growing regulatory pressure to report ESG performance and investors increasingly favor responsible portfolios. The MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics responds directly to this shift, training students to bridge the gap between financial expertise and sustainability reporting standards such as CSRD and EU Taxonomy. In a job market where banks, asset managers, and auditing firms are actively recruiting ESG and sustainable finance specialists, this program gives graduates a clear competitive advantage by combining in-demand technical, analytical, and sustainability skills in one degree.

The MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics is taught 100% in English at our Barcelona campus.

It offers two tracks depending on your background: a 1-year MSc (for students with a 4-year Bachelor’s) or a 2-year MSc (for students with a 3-year Bachelor’s). Both tracks are full-time., delivered at TBS Education’s Barcelona campus.

Barcelona offers students an international, business-friendly environment with strong connections to the financial sector across Spain and Europe, alongside a high quality of life. Throughout the program, students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on case studies, and direct access to TBS Education’s network of partner companies in finance, auditing, and consulting, all while studying in one of southern Europe’s most dynamic financial and innovation hubs.

Graduates receive the MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics, a French state-recognized Master’s degree (Diplôme d’Études Supérieures en Management Stratégique International), which is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research

Also, TBS Education, is a triple-accredited business school recognized internationally. This triple accreditation places the degree among a select group of business school qualifications worldwide, giving graduates strong credibility with employers in finance, auditing, and consulting.

The diploma certifies both technical competency in financial management and data analytics, as well as specialized knowledge in ESG and sustainable finance practices increasingly required across the industry.

Yes. A key feature of this MSc is the dedicated preparation module for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. This globally recognized certification demonstrates your expertise in sustainable investment to employers worldwide.

Alongside the official MSc diploma, the program can incorporate industry-recognized certifications that strengthen students’ CVs and demonstrate practical mastery of key tools and frameworks used in sustainable finance and data analytics. These certifications complement the academic curriculum by validating specific technical skills sought by recruiters, giving graduates an additional credential that sets them apart when applying for roles in ESG analysis, sustainable investment, or financial data analytics.

TBS Education is recognized as one of the few triple-accredited business schools worldwide, a distinction held by less than 1% of business schools globally, reflecting the quality of its programs including the MSc Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics. This international recognition gives the diploma strong credibility with employers and academic institutions alike, reassuring prospective students that they are investing in a program backed by rigorous, independently verified academic and professional standards.

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